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Christmas at the Ark Encounter Returns Next Month!
It’s time to mark your calendar with the dates for this year’s Christmas at the Ark Encounter! Bring the family for an unforgettable evening of festive lights…
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God’s Word: A Blessing to the World
One of the newer displays on the Ark Encounter’s third deck, God’s Word: A Blessing to the World, is found toward the end of the exhibit area, shortly before…
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Could the Animals Really Fit in One Ship?
Noah’s Ark was the perfect size for carrying representatives from all of the land-dwelling animal kinds during the Flood. .spr-doVid:hover { border: solid 2px…
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Fossils Are the Graveyard of the Flood
How are we to understand fossils? We have to start with Genesis 1–11. .spr-doVid:hover { border: solid 2px #00a3d1; background-image…
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Arks from Around the World
One of the newer exhibits at the Ark Encounter is found on the third deck. Arks from Around the World showcases a collection of Noah’s ark figurines, artwork…
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Narnia Returns to the Ark Encounter, December 28–January 16
We’ve hosted The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and The Horse and His Boy, and now we’re thrilled to be bringing the world of Narnia back to the stage at…
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Download the Ark Encounter App!
Have you checked out our brand-new Ark Encounter app yet? Our web development team has been hard at work creating an app specifically for guests visiting the…
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40 Days of Christian Music Kicks off Next Week!
Matthew West, Crowder, Cain, Jeremy Camp, and more return to the Ark Encounter for 40 Days of Christian Music. The world’s largest Christian music festival…
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Celebrating 10 Years at the Ark Encounter!
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Ark Encounter officially being open to the public! Since our opening on July 7, 2016, we’ve welcomed more than 1.5…
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Join Us for This Year’s 40 Days of Christian Music
Make plans to join us for the world’s largest Christian music festival—40 Days of Christian Music at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum! From July…
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Top Five Tips for Planning Your Ark Encounter Trip
Our busy summer season has officially begun! Families are pouring into the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum from across the United States for a…
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Searching for Truth
Wind your way through a graphic novel at the Ark Encounter! Employing a comic-strip format, Searching for Truth delivers an engaging and thought-provoking…
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Don’t Miss Animal Encounters in the Ararat Ridge Zoo!
One of the most popular features of our Ararat Ridge Zoo at the Ark Encounter is our daily animal encounters. Our animal ambassador collection includes a…
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Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary with Us!
On July 7, 2016, we officially opened the Ark Encounter to the public. Check out the photos below to see how much this faith-building attraction has changed…
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Welcome Center Now Open!
It’s finally open! We’re excited to announce that another milestone has been reached as we approach the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Ark Encounter…
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The Door to Salvation
As we head into Easter weekend, we’re reminded of the ultimate hope found in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Just as Noah and his family entered through one…
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Guided Tours Now Available at the Ark Encounter
We’re excited to announce something new being offered at the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum—guided tours! Many people and groups have asked for such…
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Giants of the Ice Age
The fossil record reveals that many ice age animals grew larger than their ancestors from the time of the flood. Why would these creatures increase in size in…
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The Rainbow Covenant After the Flood
After Noah and his family left the ark, he built an altar and offered sacrifices to the Lord. We can only imagine the immense awe and gratefulness he felt at…
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Visit in February and Save!
We’re excited to announce a special promotion we’re running for February 2026. When you visit the Ark Encounter and/or the Creation Museum, you can enjoy a…
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Is God Loving?
Imagine being one of eight people in the entire world to survive a catastrophe. What questions would you have? Near the Ark’s door, Japheth’s wife struggles…
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Don’t Miss The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at the Ark Encounter!
The phenomenal live production of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has turned the Answers Center into the world of Narnia over the past few…
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Merry Christmas from the Ark Encounter
Today, we reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas season. It is a time to share in the joy of Jesus Christ’s birth and to thank God for his faithfulness…
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You Can Help Us Expand the Ark Encounter and Double Your Impact!
Once again, we are excited to announce that a family foundation has stepped forward to offer a matching gift opportunity toward our end-of-year campaign this…
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Christmas at the Ark Encounter Returns Tonight!
Christmas at the Ark Encounter is back! Beginning tonight and running through January 3, 2026, this special event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on select…
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Christmas and Narnia Are Coming to the Ark Encounter
In a little over two weeks, we’ll start welcoming tens of thousands of visitors for our annual Christmas tradition—Christmas at the Ark Encounter.
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What About the Ice Age?
Do young-earth creationists believe in the ice age? Of course!
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Is Coming to the Ark!
We’re thrilled that a live production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is coming to the Ark Encounter on select days, December 29, 2025–January 17…
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Why Is Finding Noah’s Ark So Tricky?
As horrific as local floods can be, they only give us a small taste of what went on during the global flood of Noah’s day.
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A Flood like No Other
As horrific as local floods can be, they only give us a small taste of what went on during the global flood of Noah’s day.
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How Can We Know Babel Was a Real Event?
Because God’s Word is trustworthy, we can rest assured that the events of Genesis 11 did actually happen.
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What Does the Evidence Show?
Creationists and evolutionists study the same evidence. So why do we reach different conclusions about the same evidence?